ME 14: STATICS
University of California, Santa Barbara
Introduction to applied mechanics. Forces, moments, couples, and resultants ; vector algebra; construction of free body diagrams; equilibrium in 2- a nd 3- dimensions; analysis of frames, machines, trusses and beams; distrib uted forces; friction.
Average GPA: 2.93
Grade distribution records: 1,479 students across 32 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 64 | 4.3% |
| A | 270 | 18.3% |
| A- | 174 | 11.8% |
| B+ | 165 | 11.2% |
| B | 248 | 16.8% |
| B- | 132 | 8.9% |
| C+ | 99 | 6.7% |
| C | 115 | 7.8% |
| C- | 92 | 6.2% |
| D+ | 20 | 1.4% |
| D | 50 | 3.4% |
| D- | 21 | 1.4% |
| F | 29 | 2.0% |
Based on 1,479 student grade records across 32 terms and 11 professors.
Instructors
- Daly S H 617 students, Average GPA 2.90
- Mcmeeking R M 209 students, Average GPA 2.80
- Beltz G 147 students, Average GPA 3.42
- Begley M R 124 students, Average GPA 2.59
- Kim L 110 students, Average GPA 2.99
- Marks T G 74 students, Average GPA 2.99
- Qalandar K R 65 students, Average GPA 3.32
- Shugar T A 61 students, Average GPA 2.54
- Milstein F 47 students, Average GPA 2.43
- Lane K V 17 students, Average GPA 3.92
- Matchen T D 8 students, Average GPA 3.71